Adopted by the Security Council at its 3791st meeting, on 19 June
1997

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 1101 (1997) of 28 March 1997,

Recalling the statement of 13 March 1997 of its President on
the situation in Albania (S/PRST/1997/14),

Taking note of the letter of 16 June 1997 from the Permanent
Representative of Albania to the United Nations to the President of
the Security Council (S/1997/464),

Taking note also of the sixth report to the Council on the
operation of the multinational protection force in Albania (S/1997/460),

Taking note of Decision 160 by the Permanent Council of the
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) of 27 March
1997 (S/1997/259, annex II), including to provide the coordinating framework
within which other international organizations can play their part in
their respective areas of competence,

Expressing appreciation for the neutral and impartial way in
which the Council mandate has been carried out by the multinational
protection force, in close cooperation with the Albanian authorities,

Reiterating its concern over the situation in Albania,

Underlining the need for all concerned to refrain from hostilities
and acts of violence, and calling on the parties involved to
continue the political dialogue and facilitate the electoral process,

Stressing the importance of regional stability and, in this
context, fully supporting the diplomatic efforts of the international
community, particularly the OSCE and the European Union, to find a peaceful
solution to the crisis and assist in the electoral process in Albania,
in cooperation with the Albanian authorities,

Taking note of the need over a short period of time, as underlined
in the sixth report on the operation of the multinational protection
force in Albania, for a limited increase in the contingent originally
planned, for the purpose of protecting the OSCE mission, especially
in view of the planned elections,

Reaffirming the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity
of the Republic of Albania,

Determining that the present situation in Albania constitutes
a threat to peace and security in the region,

1. Condemns all acts of violence, and calls for their
immediate end;

2. Welcomes the readiness of the countries contributing to
the multinational protection force to maintain their military contingents
in Albania for a limited time as part of the multinational protection
force in the framework of the mandate provided by resolution 1101 (1997);

3. Further welcomes the intention of the countries contributing
to the multinational protection force to continue, within the framework
of the mandate provided by resolution 1101 (1997), to facilitate the
safe and prompt delivery of humanitarian assistance and to help create
a secure environment for the missions of international organizations
in Albania, including those providing humanitarian assistance, and takes
note of all the elements contained in the sixth report to the Council
on the operation of the multinational protection force in Albania, concerning,
inter alia, the electoral monitoring mission of the OSCE-Office
for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights;

4. Authorizes the Member States participating in the multinational
protection force to conduct the operation in a neutral and impartial
way to achieve the objectives set out in paragraph 3 above and, acting
under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, further authorizes
these Member States to ensure the security and freedom of movement of
the personnel of the multinational protection force;

5. Calls upon all those concerned in Albania to cooperate with
the multinational protection force and with the missions of the international
organizations;

6. Decides that the operation will be limited to a period of
forty-five days from 28 June 1997, at which time the Council will assess
the situation on the basis of the reports referred to in paragraph 9
below;

7. Decides that the cost of implementing this temporary operation
will be borne by the participating Member States;

8. Encourages the Member States participating in the multinational
protection force to cooperate closely with the Government of Albania,
the United Nations, the OSCE, the European Union and all international
organizations involved in rendering humanitarian assistance in Albania;

9. Requests the Member States participating in the multinational
protection force to provide periodic reports to the Council through
the Secretary-General, at least every two weeks, the first such report
to be made no later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution,
inter alia specifying the parameters and modalities of the operation
on the basis of consultations between those Member States and the Government
of Albania;